I can't think of a reason why they shouldn't be used, but figure there must be one as we generally buy motorhome specific versions?

My pump doesn't need a microswitch.]]>14Tap Micro Switch QMon, 18 Dec 2017 09:35:50 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/tap-micro-switch-q.1152/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/tap-micro-switch-q.1152/invalid@example.com (Sashadog)Sashadog
All is working except the MS its not turning the tap on and not stopping the pump when I turn it off...so I'd say I blew the MS.
My Q is can I replace the MS on its own or is it s new tap job...
I can hear a very faint click when I turn it on,but it seems fainter than usual..

This has an inner diameter of 225mm so 1m would have a 40l capacity,...

External Solar Shower]]>6Low profile waste tank?Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:45:54 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/low-profile-waste-tank.1154/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/low-profile-waste-tank.1154/invalid@example.com (Pugwash)Pugwash
If I can get a custom tank made just 70mm tall, but 1200 x 700mm it works out to be just under 60 litres. Does that sound reasonable or would a shallow tank just cause a problem?]]>14Water Pressure reduceing for propex water heater.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:21 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/water-pressure-reduceing-for-propex-water-heater.1142/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/water-pressure-reduceing-for-propex-water-heater.1142/invalid@example.com (Darcar)Darcar
The problem is it only works at a maximum of 1.3 bar pressure.
The pump I’v got and want to use is a jabsco 31750 which supply’s 1.7 bar!

I’v bought a pressure reduceing valve, but do I install it just before the water heater so it’s only the hot water that’s reduced .... or straight after the pump so everything is reduced ?

Drained water supply to sink (with pump off), and drained Truma Ultrastore water heater. Easy.
How to stop the water heater refilling next time pump is switched on to feed the taps when required?
Manual makes no reference to this, other than how to empty.
I need to use the van and taps, but not the water heater.
Thanks very much for any help !.]]>5Water tank placementWed, 15 Nov 2017 09:08:22 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/water-tank-placement.903/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/water-tank-placement.903/invalid@example.com (BigStevie)BigStevie
Thanks folks, Stevie]]>10Wather container Jerry canMon, 09 Oct 2017 17:51:59 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/wather-container-jerry-can.1055/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/wather-container-jerry-can.1055/invalid@example.com (Sashadog)Sashadog
thanks]]>6Underslung water/waste tanks - drivingFri, 06 Oct 2017 08:20:20 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/underslung-water-waste-tanks-driving.566/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/underslung-water-waste-tanks-driving.566/invalid@example.com (silvermachine)silvermachine
I'm considering Barratt Tanks underslung water/waste tanks. The sizes for the x250 are 85litres of water and 65 litres waste, this gives me a concern.

When full, that's up to 85kg of water and 65kg of waste, all swilling about whilst driving. Isn't it a bit dangerous? Is there not a danger of the tanks splitting?

Are these types of tanks baffled in any way, to reduce fluid movement in them?

What are your experiences, all you guys who have them?

Thanks.]]>43Question about 28mm grey pipeFri, 29 Sep 2017 15:17:13 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/question-about-28mm-grey-pipe.1025/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/question-about-28mm-grey-pipe.1025/invalid@example.com (Chris Shaw)Chris Shaw
Chris]]>6Using a boat-calorifier in my self-buildWed, 20 Sep 2017 20:02:20 +0000https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/using-a-boat-calorifier-in-my-self-build.989/
https://www.diymotorhome.co.uk/community/threads/using-a-boat-calorifier-in-my-self-build.989/invalid@example.com (VanNV)VanNV
Has anyone ever done this? Can I "simply" re-route the coolant from the engine to pass through the calorifier's heating coil or would this put unacceptable stress on the van's water pump?

And what if were parked for a day or two? Would I be able to use the...